Saying my goodbyes!! :(

The last few days in Kampala were the hardest of all. I hated saying my goodbyes when leaving home, but it was even more difficult in Uganda as I don’t know if I am ever going to see some of the people ever again.

I returned to Montessori for one final time and gave them lots of resources to use in their classroom. They were so grateful for them and I was greeted by 28 little children hugging my legs once again. It was very difficult to say goodbye to them but I’m glad that I can leave knowing that they all are safe and come from good homes and will be looked after.

The street boys on the other hand were a different matter. I had such a passion for these boys that I asked my dad to contribute into helping one of them start a business. I was able to help Ronald, one of the older street kids, to set up his own rolex (of the food variety) business. He now has the opportunity to make some money to support himself but also has to give a tiny bit back each week to HM who is looking after it for me. Overtime, the money that Ronald gives back will be enough to start another street boy in his own business. Hopefully over time, many of them will be able to benefit from this idea. Saying my goodbyes to them was emotional but they are strong boys and I know that my other friends in Uganda will continue to look after them for me. Someday I will return to see them again!

On Tuesday evening, HM ended up in hospital with malaria. This was not the way in which I planned to say goodbye to him as I didn’t want to leave knowing he was unwell but thankfully he managed to recover and pay us a short visit on our final evening.

Rachel and I both enjoyed our last evening in Uganda so much. We were invited round to Kate’s house for dinner with her and HM and then preceded onto Bubbles to meet some friends and finished the night in Iguanas with some dancing. It was a great night and definitely a great way to finish our once in a lifetime trip to Uganda but it was really sad as well. I don’t want to single anyone out but some of my goodbyes were rather emotional. I did manage to hold back the tears though which is surprising for me. Whether I knew the people for the entire four months, or just a few weeks as it neared an end, I loved every single one of the new friends I made and I hope that the friendships will continue for life!